norway.nordicvisitor.com BEST OF SVALBARD - ISFJORD RADIO & HUSKIES ITINERARY DAY 1 DAY 1: WELCOME TO 78° NORTH! Arrive at Svalbard Airport followed by an airport shuttle bus transfer to your accommodation for the night. After check-in, the rest of the day is free time to explore Longyearbyen at your own leisure. We recommend a visit to the Svalbard Museum to learn more about Svalbard‘s history as a hunting and mining outpost. For those who would like a guided experience of Longyearbyen, we offer guided bus tours of the town. Please click optional activities for more information. Spend the night in Longyearbyen. Attractions: Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, Svalbard Museum DAY 2 DAY 2: ISFJORDEN CRUISE AND RUSSIAN SETTLEMENT Start the day with a guided boat safari to the Isfjord where you will explore vast bird-cliffs and Arctic wildlife, including birds, walruses, seals, Beluga whales, and maybe even a Polar bear. The journey continues to Barentsburg, a small Russian mining town where you have two hours to explore on your own before heading to the Isfjord Radio Adventure Hotel where you will enjoy a 2-course lunch. After lunch an optional 2-hour guided hike is available in the afternoon (Mon-Fri). For those who would like to relax after today’s adventure, you can visit the hotel´s Arctic spa and sauna. In the evening, an included dinner will be served. Spend the night at Isfjord Radio Adventure Hotel. *Please note that polar bear, reindeer and seal sightings are not guaranteed. Attractions: Barentsburg, Basecamp Isfjord Radio DAY 3 DAY 3: BOAT SAFARI TO LONGYEARBYEN Spend the morning at leisure at the hotel with a hearty breakfast and an amazing view over Kapp Linné bird reserve. After breakfast, take an optional 4-hour guided hike before your departure at 13:30 by boat transfer back to Longyearbyen. Lunch prior to the boat transfer is included. Please note that lunch must be pre-ordered at least one day in advance. Spend the night in Longyearbyen. Attractions: Longyearbyen 1/2 DAY 4 DAY 4: HUSKY SAFARI ON WHEELS Enjoy breakfast before joining a lovely Arctic summer activity—a husky safari on wheels! In the morning, the guide picks you up and takes you to the kennel, where about 90 cheerful Alaskan huskies eagerly wait for you to take them for a run. After a short lesson on the logistics of “mushing”, it’s your turn to go for a ride. Spend the rest of the day relaxing in Longyearbyen with a stroll around town and a visit to the Svalbard Gallery. You can also enjoy a leisurely break at a cafe. Spend the night in Longyearbyen. Attractions: Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen DAY 5 DAY 5: DEPARTURE FROM LONGYEARBYEN Before departing this amazing place, the early part of your day is free for a stroll around Longyearbyen, or for some last-minute souvenir shopping. When it´s time to leave Svalbard, take the shuttle bus to Longyear Airport for your return flight to Oslo, from where you will continue to your final destination. Attractions: Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen Whatever your needs, we are here to help. If you have any questions about our packages or services, please do not hesitate to contact us. Nordic Visitor Tel: +354 578 20 80 [email protected] nordicvisitor.com 2/2.